It turned out that this Wang Fu was quite wealthy in Wannian County, and since he lost his only daughter in the family, he tried his best to start looking for it. It was also through Wannian County that the county honored the county order of nearly five hundred taels of silver.

But half a year has passed, and his daughter Wang Lan is still missing.

Originally, he was about to die, but he didn't expect to drink with friends outside again and heard a big secret about the county order.

"You sued Wannian County Commander for conniving at his subordinates to abduct and sell girls? Do you have a certificate? ”

"Back to my lord, since Xiaomin's daughter was lost, Xiaomin has searched for it in many places, and has heard from many other places that there are girls who are lost from time to time. Xiaomin inquired that many of those people also reported to the official, but the result was the same as Xiaomin's family, they all received silver again and again, but they didn't find it. Later, Xiaomin accidentally got the news that there was a woman in Wannian County who was very close to the nephew of Wannian County. The county's surname is Liu, and his nephew's name is Liu Er. After Xiaomin's observation, Liu Er was idle all day long and had nothing to do. He often does things like stealing chickens and dogs and molesting women. Although there are a lot of public grievances, but because his uncle is the county governor of Wannian County, the people can only dare to be angry and dare not speak! Later, Xiaomin suspected that Liu Er, the nephew of the county Cheng, was related to the case of losing his daughter, and he quietly and secretly paid attention to it. turned out to be discovered by his people and sent someone to beat Xiaomin. He also arrogantly threatened that if Xiaomin wanted to find his daughter, he would not give him a thousand taels. Otherwise, even if the county agrees, the county order will not agree. Xiaomin had no hope of finding a woman and was desperate, so he had to come to Chang'an to ask the adults to make decisions for Xiaomin. ”

Cheng Changan glanced at the middle-aged man kneeling under the hall, he was around thirty years old, and although he was not wearing a top-grade dress, he could also see that his family background should be good. Maybe it's because she works too hard after losing her daughter, and her manly complexion is not very good, and she looks a little tired.

Cheng Changan was quietly touched somewhere in his heart, and sighed secretly!

They all have daughters, and as a father, he is very sympathetic to Wang Fu's plight. However, the judgment of the case pays attention to evidence, and there is no evidence and no evidence, which cannot be convincing! What's more, Wang Fu is not suing the ordinary people, but a parent official in Wannian County!

That's a big deal!

"Based on your own words, it is difficult for this official to determine the truth of this matter. You might as well stay in Chang'an first, and wait for the official to send someone to investigate clearly, and then make a judgment! ”

Wang Fu also knew that his evidence was insufficient, but if he could inform Lord Yin of this matter, he would have more hope of finding his daughter.

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir! ”

After retreating, Cheng Changan called Yan Mochen and Cheng Chuyang to the study.

"What do you two think about this?"

Cheng Chuyang was smart with the previous lesson, and did not answer, but looked at Yan Mochen.

Yan Mochen didn't hesitate, "Xia Guan has heard that there are occasional cases of missing girls and girls in various places before, but no one reported to the official, so he didn't think much about it. Now that Wang Fu is beating the drum and crying out his grievances, the lower officials feel that it is a good opportunity to investigate the matter. Moreover, the lower officials have intuition, and what Wang Fu said is by no means groundless. ”

Cheng Changan didn't speak, was silent for a moment, and turned his head to look at his son.

Cheng Chuyang looked up and saw that his Lao Tzu was staring at him, and hurriedly cheered up. "Yan Shaoyin is right, and his son also thinks that Wannian County Order should be investigated. Not to mention anything else, accepting bribes from the sufferer is itself a violation of the law. This kind of corrupt official should be investigated and dealt with as soon as possible! ”

Cheng Changan nodded after hearing this, "Since the two of you also think that there is a problem with the county order of Wannian County, then go back today to prepare for it, and tomorrow the two of you will run together." Bring more people, don't startle the snake! ”

"The subordinate obeys!"

After the three of them finished talking, it was not early, Yan Mochen left the yamen first, and Cheng Chang'an and his son went to the front hall for dinner together.

When the two arrived, Mrs. Cheng and Cheng Xiangjin's mother and daughter were already sitting in the front hall waiting for the two, and when they saw the two fathers and sons coming in with heavy faces, the mother and daughter thought they had quarreled again. Cheng Xiangjin hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Cheng Changan's arm warmly, "Father, why did you and your brother come here so late, my mother and I have been waiting for a while." ”

Cheng Changan looked at his smiling daughter, and then thought about the father who knelt down in the hall today and lost his daughter, and his heart was suddenly full of emotion. Fortunately, my daughter is by my side!

At this moment, Cheng Chang'an's heart was unprecedentedly satisfied! Looking at the eldest son sitting on the side, it is also much more pleasing to the eye!

Cheng Changan patted her hand and motioned for her to sit down, and explained patiently, "There is a new case today, and it is too late to discuss." It's okay, you guys should sit down and have dinner! Although it was brief, the tone was much kinder than before.

Cheng Xiangjin didn't notice any difference, but Mrs. Cheng saw the difference in his eyes today.

What's wrong with the old man today? Transsexualized?

The meals were all ready, and the family enjoyed dinner quietly. There are still a few dishes in today's meal that were delivered by Zuixianglou, and Cheng Changan and his wife are very satisfied. Only Cheng Chuyang seemed to be pondering the case, and his expression was a little absent-minded.

"How old is my brother, and I'm still distracted after eating!" Cheng Xiangjin put a chopstick hoof in Cheng Chuyang's bowl, "Taste this, it's delicious!" ”

Cheng Chuyang smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll try it!" Jin'er also eat more! ”

Since Cheng Xiangjin was broken by Cheng Changan and his wife in Zuixiang Building that day, Cheng Chuyang has been worried for several days. thought that he would be scolded by his old-fashioned and impatient father, but Cheng Fuyin never mentioned it again as if he had forgotten. It's like getting drunk and forgetting that day!

Seeing Cheng Xiangjin move back to the mansion, Cheng Chuyang's attitude towards her was a lot more cordial, and every time they met, they called her Jin'er like when they were children, and Cheng Xiangjin was a lot happier when she heard it.

The brother who is occasionally iron-faced and selfless, but is actually cold on the outside and hot on the inside, is back! That's nice!

Cheng Xiangjin was so happy in his heart that the food he ate in his mouth became extraordinarily sweet!

Seeing that everyone had almost eaten, Cheng Chuyang got up and said to Mrs. Cheng: "Mother, tomorrow I will leave for Wannian County to investigate the case, and it is estimated that it will take a few days to come back." ”

Mrs. Cheng was surprised, "Go to Wannian County?" Why so suddenly? Is there a big case that can't be handled over there? ”

"There are cases that need to be run. Mother rest assured that I will come back as soon as possible. Cheng Chuyang followed Cheng Chang'an's teachings and did not say much.

Mrs. Cheng understands that it is not suitable for her to inquire too much about official matters. Fortunately, his son has grown up, and it's time to go through the experience.

"That's good! If you have anything to need, your mother will ask someone to help you prepare. ”

"No, my son can go back and prepare it himself. I will visit my father and mother before I leave tomorrow. ”

"Okay."

Cheng Chuyang turned around to leave, but Cheng Xiangjin pulled his sleeve, "Brother, Wannian County is not far away?" Take me to see it too! ”

"This ......" Cheng Chuyang looked at Cheng Fuyin in embarrassment.

Cheng Fuyin thought that she was just talking about it, but she didn't take it to heart, "Your brother will go out early tomorrow morning to go to Wannian County to investigate the case, not to go to the mountains and rivers." Don't mess around, let him go back to his room and clean up early.! ”

Cheng Xiangjin still refused to let go, "Father, my daughter is not messing around, she really wants to go to Wannian County to open her eyes." Besides, my brother must have a big case to investigate when he goes to Wannian County. Investigating cases will certainly require a lot of manpower. Look at me, I'm not too young, maybe I can help my brother if I go with me! ”

"No way!"

"No way!"

This time, Mrs. Cheng and Cheng Changan rejected her with a black face very tacitly.

Mrs. Cheng spoke first, "Jin'er, you are also the young owner of Zuixianglou now, not a child." How can such a thing be said with such a will? It's just nonsense! Do you think it's that easy to investigate? Whoever wants to check it can do it? It's dangerous! Especially since you are still a daughter, how can you do such a thing? Don't think about it, I'm the first to don't agree! ”

Cheng Changan saw that what he wanted to say was said by his wife, and he tried his best to resist the urge to scold, and said patiently: "Your mother is right, investigating the case is not the daughter's family's business." I will not mention this matter again in the future, and my father will not agree! ”

Cheng Xiangjin's face was a little disappointed when he heard this, and he looked at Cheng Fuyin earnestly and asked, "Father......"

Cheng Fuyin looked at her disappointed expression and couldn't bear it, but she couldn't help it. If it was a small case under her ordinary nose, she wouldn't have to go if she wanted to. But the case of Wannian County is not good! There were too many involved, especially when he thought of the father who had lost his daughter kneeling in the hall today, he couldn't bear to let her go into danger. He only has one daughter!

Cheng Fuyin had made up his mind, and waved his hand impatiently at her, "Okay, don't say it anymore!" You can stay in the house and don't go anywhere, today my father just received a letter from your grandmother, saying that he will come to Chang'an in the next two days. Wait in peace! ”